I am the son of concentration camp survivors.
After the war, they ended up in Belgium. I was born in 1949
in Belgium. The Korean War was breaking out and everyone was
worried about a new European War. My parents didn't have me circumcised
because they were worried that if there was a new war, I could
end up exposed as a Jew and killed. I am now 48 and getting more
involved with my religion. Should I now have a circumcision?

Dear Sam Steinberg,

You should definitely try to do this very important
mitzvah.

The Torah commands that all Jewish males be circumcised.
G-d said to Abraham "This is My covenant which you shall
observe, between Me and you and your future offspring: Circumcise
every male ... An uncircumcised male who (purposely) does not
circumcise himself, that soul will be cut off from its people
- he has violated My covenant."

You need to get an expert mohel (person who
performs circumcision) who is knowledgeable in all Jewish laws
concerning circumcision. The mere fact that someone is a doctor
or surgeon does not qualify him to perform circumcision.

I recently met a mohel who is one of the most
experienced people performing circumcision on adults. His name
is Rabbi Y. Aron Fisher, Phone number 1 800 367 2747 or 914 425
3266. He told me he will be happy to help you, so feel free to
contact him.

I applaud you for your efforts to reunite with your
Jewish heritage. In the merit of this great mitzvah, may Hashem
bless you with great success in all your endeavors.